FAQS
HOW LONG DOES EACH THERAPY SESSION TAKE?
Typical sessions typically last between 45-50 minutes.
The first session consists of history taking, goal setting, and evaluation, so may take 50-55 minutes.
EMDR sessions typically last 50 minutes. If you wish to have shorter or longer ongoing sessions, let's talk about it!
HOW DO I KNOW YOU ARE THE RIGHT THERAPIST FOR ME?
I encourage everyone to notice what it feels like to sit in session with me for the first couple of appointments to determine whether my style is a good fit for you. I tend to offer open-ended sessions with curiosity, compassion, humor, and acceptance rather than structured agendas or specific behavioral interventions. There will be times when I offer a tool or exercise that I believe will benefit you, such as skills from DBT, ACT, EMDR, or mindfulness based frameworks.
HOW QUICKLY CAN I EXPECT TO FEEL BETTER?
The dreaded answer: it depends. Some clients attend short term therapy (1-4 months) to learn new coping skills and report feeling calmer after repeated practice and use of skills. Some clients wish to attend longer term therapy (1+ years) to get support with online life stressors. You get out of therapy what you put into therapy, which means higher levels of willingness to share vulnerabilities, take new perspectives, and practice new skills leads to faster results.
With EMDR, I have seen clients feel benefits as soon as 2-4 sessions.
DO YOU OFFER IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SESSIONS?
I do! I am available for virtual appointments Monday, Wednesday-Friday, and available for in-person appointments on Tuesdays at my Austin office.
I am located at 1613 W 6th St. Parking is available behind the building.
DO YOU OFFER SLIDING SCALE RATES?
I do not have any open sliding scale spots at this time. I accept Aetna plans, self-pay, or HSA. For more information on payment, please go to the pricing page here.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF THERAPY?
You should expect to feel some emotional discomfort in sessions. This is normal! And necessary. Clients often report feeling a sense of catharsis and "lightness" after expressing distressing emotions. If you are planning on doing virtual therapy, there is a risk of occasional interruptions due to technology issues or unstable internet.